Annual Summer Camping Trip...Malibu

We invite our French neighbor on our annual camping trip this past Summer. We had 5 boys in tow! The company was wonderful, the food was delicious, but the campsite not so much. NW camping is much more gorgeous.  However, we did find a secluded beach on the way home that made up for it in spades.

Levi's 1st Day of 1st Grade

Levi had Ms. Delonge for 1st Grade who was absolutely amazing. Will go down as one of his most treasured teachers. 

Levi and his friend Pi. They like to mountain bike together.

Levi and his friend Sienna. Big Sis to Conner (Felix's best friend). 

End of Summer 2015

We celebrated Felix's best friend Katie's bday at the beach! Felix and Katie have been thick as thieves since the first day of preschool. They're like an old married couple. They appear to have an old love story and can't be separated even if you try. It's very sweet.

Our beloved Fran getting a run down on all the fun memories we created this Summer up in Seattle!

We had one last farewell weekend w/ Dani, Chris and the boys before they moved back to NYC



Gussy and brother #4 at the Pier

The boys and I made this anniversary cake for the John and I 

Learning to Fish

The boys were eager to learn how to fish, so despite it being our last day in Seattle and pouring rain, Pop Pop and Messie made it happen!

One of the boys favorite traditions while staying with Messie and Pop Pop is picking out donuts at Top Pop. 

Some Fun with Grandmommy

The boys don't see their grandmommy that often, but when do they, they love every minute of it. The boys enjoy waking up in her house, playing in her garage and exploring the parks near her house. We found an incredible swimming hole not far from her house that was pituresque!

Annual Summer Trip to Lake Chelan

We count down the days to our Summer tradition of spending time in Lake Chelan. The boys bounce back and fourth between the hot tub and crystal clean water.

Levi became quite good at ping pan.

We do lots of cooking!

Mama water skies and the boys go tubing!

Messie and Rudi swim about when the hot sun is out.

Levi gives his brothers rides in the kyak

We always take a boat ride to Manson for their snow cones

Spend time with Aunt Karin at her cabin

We're all addicted to stand up paddle

Spending time with Rudi is a real blessing